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from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- To be assigned or to accept the blame for some misdeed.
- To withstand high temperature.
- To endure stressful conditions, expecially without signs of difficulty or complaint;
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- verb idiomatic To take the
blame ; to be the focus ofanger orscrutiny ; to take theconsequences .
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